If you’ve been riding with Abbott Elementary this long, you already know — nobody’s doing it better. Now, you can experience it all again with the DVD release of Season 3 via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment! Season 3 shakes things up right out of the gate, with Janine leaving the classroom behind to take a fancy new district job. She’s trying to change the system from the inside, but let’s be real — Abbott’s still where her heart is. Meanwhile, Gregory’s over here trying (and failing) to keep his cool, and just when you think that slow-burn tension couldn’t possibly simmer any longer… boom. The kiss. You’re welcome.
And it’s not just about them. Ava’s out here actually trying to be a better principal (kind of), Melissa and Jacob end up as unexpected roommates (yes, it’s as chaotic as it sounds), and Barbara reminds everyone why Sheryl Lee Ralph is an absolute legend. Season 3 also spices things up with some major hometown cameos — because honestly, no Philly show would be complete without them — with appearances from Bradley Cooper, Questlove, Jalen Hurts, and Jason Kelce that had fans (and the city) buzzing. Every character levels up this season, and somehow the show still finds a way to hit even harder with the laughs and the heart.
While this season was cut a little short by the writer’s strike, it’s anything but disappointing — and that’s a huge credit to the cast and showrunners, who kept the bar sky-high and delivered some of Abbott’s best moments yet. Season 3 also served as a perfect transitional period for the series, paving the way for the cast and writers — now firing on all cylinders like a well-oiled machine — to hit their stride heading into Season 4. Now you can relive all 14 episodes — every awkward moment, every inside joke, every big win — with the complete Season 3 DVD collection. Whether you’re bingeing it for the first time or just want to keep Abbott’s magic in your rotation, this set’s an easy A.
“Abbott Elementary: The Complete Third Season” was released on DVD on April 9, 2024, by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
